Innovation: Echoes of the Past (Expansion)

Innovation: Echoes of the Past is the first expansion for the strategic card game Innovation, designed by Carl Chudyk and published by Asmadi Games. Released in 2010, this expansion introduces new cards, mechanics, and strategic depth, enriching the core gameplay experience.

Key Features

• New Cards:The expansion adds 110 new cards divided into 10 ages, from Age 1 to Age 10. These cards provide new technologies, actions, and ways to interact with the game, adding variety and strategic options.
  New Mechanisms – "Foreshadow" and "Echo":
• Foreshadow: Players can place a card face down under their board, and later activate it when combining it with a card of the same or higher age. This mechanism allows for more advanced planning and delayed rewards.
• Echo: When performing a "dogma" action, players can trigger additional actions from the card and any cards in the same stack, creating powerful combos and synergies. This mechanic increases the game's strategic depth.
• Expanded Player Count:The expansion allows for up to five players, making the game more dynamic and competitive with more interaction and alliances.
• New Achievements: Echoes of the Past introduces additional special achievements, expanding the goals and objectives players can work towards, which enhances replayability.

Game Compatibility

Innovation: Echoes of the Past requires the base game Innovation (Third Edition) to play. The expansion integrates seamlessly with the base game, offering new strategic elements while maintaining the core mechanics of the game.

Conclusion

Innovation: Echoes of the Past enhances the base game with new mechanics, cards, and strategic options. The Foreshadow and Echo mechanisms deepen the gameplay, offering players new ways to strategize and interact with each other. This expansion is perfect for those looking for a richer and more varied gameplay experience in Innovation.